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My car is 7 years old and is starting to smell really hot after driving higher speeds (50 and up mph. I smell it once I come to a stop, sometimes worse than others. Occasionally I have seen smoke, but not often. My oil change is current and the temp. gauge never shows more than normal mid level. I am also noticing it have trouble starting on occasion, ...

1. When I press on the brake pedal, after the car is at a complete stop and my foot is still on the brake pedal there is sometimes a very high pitch noise. It is for a short time. What could this be?
also maybe related, when I turn the steering wheel for a very sharp turn the car makes a noise. What could that be?
Thank you for your help.

I purchased a car from an individual (he purchased it from an auction for dealers )and did not get the title or proper bill of sale. now I cannot get the car registered and the person will not get the title, so what can I do to get the car registered so I can drive it?